At IBC2025 in Amsterdam, Jake Kornblatt, Vice President at Verizon Business, explored how 5G technology is facilitating the shift towards IP-based broadcasting by offering a highly reliable, low-latency service.
In particular, he pointed to Verizon’s use of the technology as the official telecommunications partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – a collaboration he believes will enhance the fan experience, streamline game-day operations, and bolster cybersecurity against potential threat actors.
BAFTA-nominated Ant Boys: "Making a thriller is like making a comedy"
Reflecting on his experience making his first thriller, BAFTA-nominated Editor Ant Boys explains how horror and comedy are cut in a very similar way. Speaking to IBC's Gillian Kelly at the IBC Podcast Studio, he advises: "You need to know there's a monster in the room".
Protecting premium video in the age of AI
Laurent Dechaux, CEO, Verimatrix, explores how AI is changing the threat landscape for premium video, why proactive protection matters, and the financial impact of content theft on companies.
Google Cloud: AI and generational technological shifts
In the IBC2026 studio, Anil Jain, MD, Global Strategic Industries, Google Cloud, speaks to Thomas Iljic, Distinguished Product Manager, Google Labs, explores the implications of AI in the context of the industry's generational technology shifts.
Netflix's Anna Mallett: "We are always looking for ways to focus on creativity"
Anna Mallett, VP Production, EMEA, explains how the streamer is expanding its media production suite (MPS) to third‑party tools, marking a significant shift in how the streamer works with technology vendors and production partners worldwide.
Broadview: Uniting streaming and broadcasting
Shortly after Broadview debuted its Nexus product at IBC2026, Michael Atkin, President, CEO, Broadview, divulged how the cloud-native workflow orchestration platform securely brings broadcasting's control, visibility, and toolsets to streaming's instantaneous content delivery.



